Palak Chawla
Queens of the Mat: From Biles to Karmakar
October 13, 2025
#OnThisDay: On October 13, 2019, American gymnast Simone Biles won gold on beam and floor at World Championships in Stuttgart, bringing her total to 25 medals, more than any gymnast, male or female, in world‑championship history. #MIG
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Election Commission in the dock over Bihar Elections 2025
October 13, 2025
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections are fast becoming one of the most closely watched and debated state polls in recent memory. Weeks before polling dates were announced, a storm of controversies had already gripped the electoral process, triggering legal battles, political outcry,...
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Indian Foreign Service Day: Over 75 years of Indian Diplomacy
October 9, 2025
#OnThisDay: On October 9, 1946, Indian Foreign Service was formally established, shortly before independence, to manage India’s diplomatic, consular, and commercial relations abroad. #MIG
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International Octopus Day: Ocean’s Most Mysterious Genius
October 8, 2025
#OnThisDay : On October 8 every year, International Octopus Day is observed to increase awareness of octopuses, their biology, ecology and the importance of their conservation. #MIG
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India–Russia Old Allies, New Realities
October 7, 2025
Anyone looking for a stellar example of the robust defence partnership that India shares with its long-standing partner, Russia, need not look further than the recently mounted Operation Sindoor. Operation Sindoor was the codename given to the recent attack by India on Pakistan f...
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Repeated stampedes in India highlight poor public safety norms
October 6, 2025
A string of deadly crowd-related incidents in India over the past year has raised urgent questions about public safety at mass gatherings, including religious festivals, political events, and major transport hubs. Despite previous warnings and past tragedies, lapses in planning, ...
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International Coffee Day: Origin, Exports and Trends
October 1, 2025
#OnThisDay : On October 1, 2014, International Coffee Day was established by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) to unify global celebrations of coffee and promote sustainable practices. #MIG
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Sealed files, open questions: SC’s Vantara verdict under public scrutiny
September 24, 2025
Vantara, the self-styled wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre run by the Reliance Foundation at Jamnagar in Gujarat, has recently found itself at the centre of an international controversy. Known as one of the most ambitious private conservation projects in India, the facili...
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Foreign university campuses in India reshape student choices and standards
September 17, 2025
Over the past year, a growing number of foreign universities have begun establishing campuses in India, marking a significant shift in the country’s higher education landscape. This trend, facilitated by policy changes under India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, offer...
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Israel–Palestine Peace Talks: Broken Promises, Shattered Confidence
September 17, 2025
#OnThisDay : On September 17, 1978, Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marking the first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab state. But the Palestinian question remained unresolved, leading to over...
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Mahsa Amini’s Death: Enforced Dress Codes for Women
September 16, 2025
#OnThisDay: On September 16, 2022, 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini was arrested by Iran’s morality police in Tehran for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly.
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Audience tired of lazy portrayals of Bollywood’s stereotypes
September 11, 2025
Indian cinema, especially Bollywood, has often relied on stereotypes to show the country’s many diverse communities. For decades, instead of portraying people with depth and authenticity, filmmakers have reduced entire cultures into exaggerated, sometimes even laughable traits....
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